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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
2
A reader summary outlines campaign dynamics in Kansas during 1912, noting Governor Taft and Roosevelt factions, the impact of electors, and public sentiment on republic principles. The piece discusses rural support, tariff debates, and the influence of religious and reform movements on voting tendencies and party alignment.
An old dispute centers on Jim Wipeleshas' fence built with cheap mud that cracks and sags, deemed a crime by locals. The speaker laments wasted effort, criticizing delays and unfinished work while noting many claim and blame. The piece condemns shoddy craftsmanship and echoes a broader district struggle over public perception and merit.
The Summer School movement grows as teachers gain access to advanced training nationwide. By year’s end Knoxville and Ohio programs enroll hundreds, with North Carolina and South Carolina expanding eight week sessions and addressing industrial and rural education needs.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions various names and actions, lacks coherent narrative or identifiable events, making it difficult to extract a clear news item or quotation. The readable portions reference education, a university, and potential political or social topics without concrete details.
Fragmented advertisement warns readers about kidney health risks and promotes Priler's Saguinos oat as a supposed cure. It touts a mail order sample and lists Kilntegs & C4 Jiukhamcon as contact, while noting Swamp-Ruet is sold in bottles of two sizes.
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World advertises a notice of final settlement in the probate of Douglas Choy, Kans Tan the s enzors Willisy deceased. Creditors and persons interested are informed an executor seeks discharge after final accounting in the Probate Court of Douglas County, Kansas, with details of the estate, discharge request, and contact for access to records.
Schepps appeared before the grand jury as prosecutors outline forthcoming actions. The report lists several individuals including Rosenxiveix Letty Louie Porowity Gyp the Blood Cirou i graph Maller and White Wont with alleged roles in the Rosenthal killing. Others such as Jack Sullivan William Shapiro and Lieut Beeker face related charges while on bail awaiting trial for concealed weapons. Prior reports mention Zelig promising punishment if he helped finish the gunmen to kill Nosenthal.
A man named William Jones faced arraignment today on charges linked to an alleged attack in Justine Brooks. Witnesses say the incident occurred on August 12, at 180 Po U. The complaint states Julia Phurston was harmed at her home on Vermont Street, with a fur hat and dress pattern valued at 10 dollars taken. Jones reportedly fled by train to Rangas City and was arrested there. bond is expected to be set.
An advertisement touts Rblabaster Balm for beautifying the face and improving rough skin. It claims postpaid orders, a price quote, and a maker in Ogden with contact details. The text includes odd spellings and dubious claims about personal use by an unnamed man.
A Lawrence resident confirms repeated relief from kidney aches after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes marked improvement and endorses the product, with the distributor Poster-Milburn Co of Buffalo listed as the sole agents in the United States.
An agency seeks two subscription agents to operate in fall and winter months. A judge in Peabo, Arkansas, kept his office after a prior term. a Missouri soldier earned a substantial sum last year. a Kentucky trader sold extracts and worked remotely last year. No special skills required. interest in subscriptions preferred. Address provided by workers.
Seventy five cents per capita allocated for children of school age in Douglas County. The share comes from the state apportionment fund, totaling fifty four hundred seventy dollars and seventy one cents, covering all ten school districts in the county. Fragmentary text suggests municipal timing and minor transcription errors.
Friends report Mrs. C M Gibson of Titshine Kana is recovering after an operation for appetite. Rev W F sr edu notes she is getting better as community groups including Odd Fellows and Rebeccas in life and annuity circles rally. Local entertainers planned by Iron Newton and Lawrence promise to brighten the scene.
Fragmentary notice shows Mason sale terms and packing duties. Mentions Lawrence Transfer Co and packing warding, with a phone listing and references to watermelons and local items.
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